The person at the center of this case
Christine Green
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Christine Green
Justice for Christine Green — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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clue
Lead #1Why did Christine not return home or call, breaking her established pattern of reliable behavior?
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suspect
Lead #2Was Christine pregnant and afraid to return home, as speculated at the time of her disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #3Christine's medical condition (single kidney) and medication needs—could this have affected her ability to survive if she encountered an emergency?
Christine Green, a 16-year-old girl, disappeared on April 23, 1985, while walking to school in Philadelphia and never returned home. She was a reliable teenager who always came home on time and would call if delayed, making her sudden absence highly unusual. The case remains unsolved, with investigators considering whether she may have been pregnant and afraid to return home, or if foul play was involved.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Christine after 8AM on April 23, 1985, on her walk to school?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP8588. Missing person: Christine Green.
Last known contact: 1985-04-23 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: On 04-23-1985, Christine left her home to walk to school at 8AM and never returned home.
Christine had never been reported missing before this incident. She always came home on time and if she was going to be late she would call home.
Christine had her left kidney removed in July of 1984. If she were to develop a fever she would have been in need of medication.
It was also speculation at the time that Christine may have been afraid to come home beccause she was pregnant. Demographics: 16 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 90 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: When last seen, Christine was wearing a pink blouse, a blue vest,and jeans.; Footwear: Black shoes.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 85-12-024179 | 1985-04-23.
Timeline of Events
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1985-04-23
08:00Christine left home for school
16-year-old Christine Green left her home at 8AM to walk to school and never returned home or made contact.
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1984-07-00
Medical history
Christine had her left kidney removed in July 1984, making her vulnerable to fever and requiring medication if ill.
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 1985 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 1985 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
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